Easdale RIB Rendezvous 2017 - 29/30 April

[beerbelly]

as im not the most experienced long distance rough weather ribber (in fact this is my first over 4 metre craft) and having boated from luing in the past during less than pleasant conditions .will I be labelled an English fairy if I opt out of an oransey attempt should the weather be inclement. and if this happens will other folk be heading in a possibly calmer direction

[jambo]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

as im not the most experienced long distance rough weather ribber (in fact this is my first over 4 metre craft) and having boated from luing in the past during less than pleasant conditions .will I be labelled an English fairy if I opt out of an oransey attempt should the weather be inclement. and if this happens will other folk be heading in a possibly calmer direction

Hi. Don't worry there's always help around plus people make their own choices and go somewhere else. You can also team up wit someone or bring a buddy and if you don't fancy the suggested cruise go your own way and enjoy the craic at night. Look forward to seeing you.
J

[jeffstevens763@g]

J's right I bailed a few years back too rough for the wife luckily just off easedale was a pod of dolphins stayed with them result.
I am taking my 3.65 m sib if it's good I'll go if not I'll pick another route.
Sensible call if it's not for you get yourself up there great weekend.

[beerbelly]

thanks and myself and mrs beerbelly are definitely going iv payed a deposit on the luing caravan and I'm not throwing 90 squid away lol. looking forward to it

[M.Thornton]

The Lancashire Pals are going,we are staying at Cologin

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

thanks and myself and mrs beerbelly are definitely going iv payed a deposit on the luing caravan and I'm not throwing 90 squid away lol. looking forward to it

Good spot to be slip & pontoon sheltered area if you don't do the big one a nice little cruse up under the Atlantic bridge from there stop at the pub then carry on round seal island

[jambo]

Originally Posted by M.Thornton

The Lancashire Pals are going,we are staying at Cologin

Good Mike look forward to a natter. J

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Good spot to be slip & pontoon sheltered area if you don't do the big one a nice little cruse up under the Atlantic bridge from there stop at the pub then carry on round seal island

Yea that's a good one Jeff but there are many more alternatives in sheltered water.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

as im not the most experienced long distance rough weather ribber (in fact this is my first over 4 metre craft) and having boated from luing in the past during less than pleasant conditions .will I be labelled an English fairy if I opt out of an oransey attempt should the weather be inclement. and if this happens will other folk be heading in a possibly calmer direction

There have been several hoped for attempts on the longer routes where even the big boats decide it's not worth the battering. Nobody will slag you for putting your boats safety or crews comfort before joining the group - in fact they are likely to commend you for it - we had a great round Seil and Luing trip last year when bigger boats were more adventurous.

[Roflhat]

Our thundercat will handle some weather but as you say, if it's too rough I will happily go somewhere else. Saying that it's usually fairly calm around there from my experience, lots of islands to shelter from.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by jambo

Yea that's a good one Jeff but there are many more alternatives in sheltered water.

Your right Billy your never stuck for a trip somewhere

[Argyll Billy]

Hi beerbelly we also are staying at sunny side 2 x ribs more than welcome tag along if want we arrive Thursday to Sunday be nice to meet you 👍 Cheers Billy

[A1an]

Il definitely not be taking a boat this year, my workshop is now full of biomass boilers and heat exchangers that wont be shifted to their new home until March. New console and seat pods still on pallets and shrink wrapped as Ive nowhere to work on boat


Il still be there though.

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by Argyll Billy

Hi beerbelly we also are staying at sunny side 2 x ribs more than welcome tag along if want we arrive Thursday to Sunday be nice to meet you �� Cheers Billy

cheers were at sunny brae tho unless that's the same place in which case thanks very much

[Roflhat]

Registration is open on their site now - Register - Easdale RIB Rendezvous

[Tony Hill]

Aye, that's SeafariCarolyn back on site getting us organised and ready for the forthcoming season. First of our Seafari trip boats being launched on this evening's tide.

General info, The Oyster Bar at mainland Easdale is under the new management of Lyden and Dawn Singleton. Dawn was born in the area. Lyden was a crew at Seafari for a number of seasons, fell in love and never left the area.

Tony

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Tony Hill

Aye, that's SeafariCarolyn back on site getting us organised and ready for the forthcoming season. First of our Seafari trip boats being launched on this evening's tide.

General info, The Oyster Bar at mainland Easdale is under the new management of Lyden and Dawn Singleton. Dawn was born in the area. Lyden was a crew at Seafari for a number of seasons, fell in love and never left the area.

Tony

Hi Tony great to hear Carolyn is back Spring must be acoming!!
Are Dawn and Lyden in situ at the pub now or is it late February?
You'll be starting to get busy as your ribs go in, hope you have a good season.
J

[Trevor G]

We are intending to be up again for this in Baby Blue.
It's a bit of a trek from Reading but well worth it!

(already booked the Oyster for a meal on Friday night!)

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Trevor G

We are intending to be up again for this in Baby Blue.
It's a bit of a trek from Reading but well worth it!

(already booked the Oyster for a meal on Friday night!)

I've just booked with Dawn for both nights. Look forward to a catch up pint.

[9D280]

Must dig out the tent! ... and ditto re. catch-up with all the usual crew.

Must also get the boat out for a sanity check run and make sure she still works! (it's been a crazy busy year - I've been out once since the last Easdale ......

And now I think about it, must register as well.....

Edit: Done!